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Do you really need a home equity line of credit?
If you own your home you have a financial resource available to you that can help you with your financial needs or concerns. What is it? HOME EQUITY!
Home equity is the value of your home minus the remaining mortgage balance which is outstanding. While you live,and sleep in your home worrying about debts or wishing you could refurnish the living room you may be sitting on the cash that will grant your wishes.
Why Would You Want an Equity Line of Credit?
With a normal loan, which deposits a set amount of money in your account and begins charging you interest and payments at a fixed rate until repaid, a line of credit acts sort of like a credit card account. You do not need to pay interest on the full amount you have access to — only on the amount you have used. (And in some cases you then have access to the account again.)
Using an equity line of credit (also known as a Home Equity Line of Credit or HELOC) gives you greater flexibility with the least cost. Not only can you access the credit only as you need it, but your monthly payments will reflect only the balanced used. The less used the lower your payment.
An equity line of credit is a nice thing to have when you don’t have a large fixed amount to spend in one place, and when you repay it you want access to the credit without asking for a new loan when you have paid it back.
Do I have limits on what I can use the loan for???
While you can no doubt find numerous uses for your line of credit, here are samples of the more common reasons for obtaining an equity line of credit.
Consolidate Debts
Using your equity line of credit to consolidate other debts can not only eliminate the stress of multiple bills but can also give you a more favorable interest rate or tax benefit.
Second Mortgage
Take the HELOC and pay off or down the second loan on you home.
Add On, Update or Go Away
Go on a vacation, re-do a room, or buy a car…all with a interest rate that is far lower then most credit cards. This fact alone makes it ideal for large cost purchases.
When Should You NOT Use a Line of Credit?
While the before mentioned information sounds great…whats the rest of the it look like.
Some debts — like student loans- have features that you may not be entitled to if you switch them to an equity line of credit.
Other items like cars and vacations may seem like a good idea to buy with your home equity line of credit, but with the ability to pay only the interest you may find the motivation to pay off the debt is lacking and end up owing for items that have lost their value or were consumable. Plan to pay off the debt quickly for the most advantage.
A Second mortgage (or refinancing) may or may not be a good idea depending on interest rates and your repayment terms. While lines of credit take advantage of current low interest rates you may find that your regular loans protect you better from fluctuating rates if you will not be paying the loan down in the next few years.
Using your finances wisely can give you great relief and freedom. Before taking on any financial obligations it is important to understand the risks as well as the benefits.
Originally posted 2009-07-07 09:34:30.
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